Bradley Krueger Memorial Scholarship
2025 Application

Bleeding Disorders Alliance Illinois is proud to announce that we are now accepting submissions for the 2025 Bradley Krueger Memorial Scholarship. Brad’s family started this fund to help others with inherited bleeding disorders achieve a higher education — and to live a full and productive life.

Those who knew Brad understand that he lived life to the fullest and never let hemophilia get him down for long. He was fun-loving and had many friends and family who adored him. This scholarship lives on as a testament to his strengths and determination.

The scholarship is available for individuals with a bleeding disorder, their parents, siblings, and children, and/or carriers living in the state of Illinois. Scholarships can be used for tuition for any type of post-secondary institution, including trade schools, as well as room and board, books, and supplies (including computer equipment) for the 2025-2026 school year. Scholarships will not be paid to the individual; they must be paid to an educational institution or, in the case of supplies, directly to the vendor.

Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2025. We are very pleased to announce that up to $5,000 is available for scholarships this year. Recipients will be contacted by August 1 via phone and/or email.

Selection Criteria

All applications will be reviewed and selected by the Krueger Family. Scholarship recipients will be based upon student essay submissions, letters of recommendation, and the content submitted on the student application form.

Application Procedure Submit all items below to info@bdai.org by July 1, 2025, or mail them to BDAI, 210 S. DesPlaines Street, Chicago, IL 60661 postmarked no later than July 1, 2025.

You will need to submit:

  • Application form

  • High school transcripts

  • College transcripts if coursework has already begun

  • Two letters of recommendation that should support your candidacy by addressing your goal orientation, drive and motivation. If you are a returning applicant, you cannot use the letters submitted in past years. The two letters of recommendation should come from:

  1. Someone who knows your potential as a student, such as a teacher, guidance counselor, or employer.

  2. Someone who knows you personally, such as a doctor, nurse, social worker, friend of the family, or community leader.

· Completion of essay questions (listed in the application) – Essays should incorporate personal stories and thoughts about how your bleeding disorder has helped shape who you are today. If you are a returning applicant, you cannot use an essay submitted in past years. We would like you to note your progress since the submission of your last scholarship application.

Only applications received by the deadline of July 1, 2025, with all four elements (application, transcripts, two letters of recommendations, and essay questions) will be considered. Please forward all materials and questions regarding this scholarship application to info@bdai.org or by mail to:

Bleeding Disorders Alliance Illinois

210 S. DesPlaines St.

Chicago, IL 60661-5500

312.427.1495